His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius by Derk Blaylock

Chapter 48:

“We ran into each other in the parking lot,” Carola explained. “Belinda was here alone, so I invited her to join us.”

Kylee nodded in understanding. “I see. Belinda, please, come have a seat with us.”

The meal proceeded smoothly, with Baker and Carola attentively catering to Kylee’s every need. Belinda, meanwhile, ate quietly, feeling slightly out of place as she focused on her plate.

Suddenly, a blue lobster appeared on her plate. Belinda looked up, startled.

Baker, wearing a casual expression, withdrew his fork and said, “Go on, enjoy.”

Belinda glanced down at the unexpected delicacy, a hint of amusement flickering in her eyes. Just as she was about to speak, another fork swooped in, swiftly reclaiming the lobster and returning it to Baker’s plate.

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but turn her gaze to Carola, intrigued by the boldness

fork down, her expression a mix of resignation and disbelief, and turned to Baker. “Belinda’s

left both Baker and Belinda frozen in shock. Belinda hadn’t expected Carola to know about her seafood allergy. Earlier, seeing the blue lobster on her

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darkened slightly as she observed the interaction. Carola’s demeanor toward Belinda had always been distant, yet she knew about the allergy. The

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a playful scowl. “Don’t spout such

his head. “So, should we assume all

behind her hand. “I was just

smile faded, and for a brief moment, his gaze flickered with

salt and pepper ribs on Belinda’s plate. Belinda offered her a warm